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FTC Claims That It Can’t Take on Amazon Case Due to DOGE Cuts, Then Changes Its Mind

The trial case in question involves Amazon’s alleged manipulative practices in signing users up for subscriptions. At a hearing on Wednesday, Jonathan Cohen, an attorney for the FTC, asked US District Judge John Chun to delay the trial until September due to the resource and personnel shortfalls at the agency, Bloomberg reports.

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FTC no longer seeks DOGE-related delay in Amazon trial

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday it does not need to delay a September trial against Amazon , reversing an attorney's statement earlier in the day that resource shortfalls due to cost-cutting required an extension.

CNBC on MSN · 1d

FTC asks to delay Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, citing staffing shortfalls

FTC attorneys asked a Seattle judge to delay the start of a trial over its Amazon Prime "dark patterns" case. The agency cited staffing and budget constraints as factors for why the trial should be pushed back.

FTC to Move Forward with Microsoft Antitrust Probe

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Is Microsoft in Hot Water With The FTC Over AI Operations Antitrust Issues?

FTC launches an extensive antitrust probe into Microsoft’s AI operations, scrutinizing data practices and training costs. The investigation spans nearly a decade, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny in the AI sector.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Trump’s FTC Moves Ahead With Broad Microsoft Antitrust Probe

The US Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with a sprawling antitrust probe of Microsoft Corp. that was opened in the waning days of the Biden Administration, signaling that Donald Trump’s new FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson is going to prioritize scrutiny of tech giants.

Investopedia on MSN · 1d

FTC Reportedly ‘Moves Ahead’ With Microsoft Antitrust Probe

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Federal Trade Commission is “moving ahead” with its antitrust investigation of Microsoft that was opened during the closing days of the Biden administration, according to a Bloomberg report,

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Fate of the FTC’s Continued Independence Hangs in the Balance

Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted Wilcox’s motion for summary judgment and ...

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FTC reverses its request for a delay in an Amazon trial, says it has resources to litigate the case

A lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission has walked back his comments about a lack of resources and staff turnover ...

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The FTC has enough staff to pursue its case against Amazon after all

The Federal Trade Commission doesn’t have any staffing issues that will impact its ability to face Amazon in trial after all, ...

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FTC to grill Mark Zuckerberg at antitrust trial as it seeks Instagram breakup amid Big Tech crackdown

The feds want to grill Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg next month during the antitrust trial seeking to unwind its Instagram ...

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FTC backs off request for more time in case against Amazon

The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it is ready to litigate its case against Amazon for alleged deceptive practices, ...

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An ex-head of the FTC and his co-author lament the politicisation of antitrust enforcement

Undermining regulatory independence in America and Britain will deter investment, write William Kovacic and John Vickers ...

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Noncompete Agreements Are Sticking Around—but Be Careful How You Use Them

FTC's new Joint Labor Task Force is investigating noncompetes, no-poach agreements, and restrictive hiring contracts. Here's what to know.

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Amazon, FTC debate central questions in antitrust case

Amazon and the Federal Trade Commission met in a Seattle court Friday to discuss the nuts and bolts of the sprawling ...

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